Ideally, you've got some way to hide your cables and power strip/surge protector away from view (but in an easy to reach location). But what if hiding them away isn't an option? My current favorite affordable solution is available at IKEA, but this Star Wars inspired design is arguably even better, depending whether the Force is strong within you...

The DIY AT-AT is constructed in likeness of the Star Wars AT-AT, It's a geeks solution to keeping cables and wires organized at home or in the office. It's made from high grade [basswood] plywood and it comes flat-packed. Nuts and screws are all included. It can also be painted to the color of your choice!

The set comes flat packed like IKEA furniture and requires a bit of DIY assembly with a small hammer and screwdriver (with sandpaper, screws and butterfly nuts included). Best price we've found is $40.00 over at Copious.com, but we could also imagine the industrious DIY type making their own.